Manufacturing Supervisor - 1482

The Manufacturing Supervisor directly manages and coordinates the activities of employees assigned to a designated shift and area. As needed, the position may oversee other hourly production employees at the plant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSafety, Compliance, and Quality
Enforce safety procedures, environmental policies, and applicable regulatory requirements in high-traffic, non-climate-controlled production areas.
Document and report misconduct and safety violations, and recommend appropriate corrective action.
Report employees suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol through the appropriate channels.
Help prevent product quality and sabotage concerns and promptly report potential issues.
Shift Operations and Process Improvement
Oversee daily shift operations, direct employees, assign duties, and manage workflow in manufacturing, sorting, or recycling operations.
Continuously improve production and recycling methods, optimize material flow, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
Ensure production problems are investigated, resolved, and documented appropriately.
Troubleshoot process and equipment problems and report issues promptly through the proper channels.
Coordinate equipment startups and shutdowns for weekends, holidays, and other scheduled operating changes.
Exercise sound judgment in managing production work and resolving priority issues as they arise.
Monitor production lines and communicate preventive maintenance and repair needs to the Maintenance Department.
Employee Leadership and Development
Train and develop employees assigned to the shift.
Plan short-term staffing needs, communicate special staffing concerns to the Production Manager, and approve overtime or overtime schedule changes.
Receive, investigate, and document employee concerns and suggestions.
Conduct Tier Level Performance Evaluations for hourly employees.
Communicate new policies and procedures to shift employees.
Employee Relations and Supervisory Authority
Handle employee counseling and discipline, with assistance from Human Resources, for concerns including insubordination, failure to follow work practices, attendance issues, and safety violations.
Monitor and enforce the Attendance Policy System described in the company handbook.
Counsel employees to address and resolve performance concerns.
Make hiring and disciplinary recommendations, up to and including termination.
Evaluate employee qualifications for promotions, transfers, and pay increases in accordance with company practices.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, talk, see, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to manipulate objects, tools, and controls and to climb, squat, kneel, and crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This position requires work on days, nights, weekends, and holidays as operationally required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee may work in outside weather conditions and may be exposed to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Requirements
Prior lead or supervisory experience in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or recycling environment.
High school diploma or GED required.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as operationally required.
Time keeping and time card approvals on Isolved
Compensation is commensurate with prior experience.

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